Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Trailer questions

Posted by Marc-B on 07/10/14 - 6:52 AM
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the boat is now off the trailer, every possible removable part is off the trailer, all the hubs are off and bearing being replaced, trailer will get a fresh coat of paint this weekend.

This trailer is a 1979 EZ loader, still in great shape, the bunk brackets are welded in place and non adjustable, my concern is that i have not seen any other bunks set up this way, the angle of the bunks do not follow the V of the bottom but are angled to match the angle of the reverse chine. and they fit very tight in that space. the boat and trailer are original to each other and have travellled this way for 35 years with no visible damage to the hull.

Sould I consider cutting off the existing brackets and installing adjustable bunk brackets that would support the hull in a more traditional fashinon, if yes what would be the proper bunk length and distance from keel centerline for 1979 newport red dot

Thanks in advance for helping the new guy on the block